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Man's Shirt

Clothing Maker
Retailer (American)
Dateabout 1965
MediumMachine-stitched rayon/acetate with plastic buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width ): 28 x 18 1/4in. (71.1 x 46.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rosemary Castonguay
Object number1997.11.4
DescriptionMan's shirt of beige-colored synthetic fabric, with a 2 1/2-inch-wide turn-down collar. The center front opening is fastened with four white plastic buttons. It turns back at the top in small revers, with a button loop stitched on the corner of the proper left side. The shirt has a breast pocket on the left side and a blue fleur de lis over crossed bars machine-embroidered over the right breast. The long sleeves are eased into 2 1/4-inch-wide cuffs, which fasten with a single button. The bottom of the shirt is cut straight. The back of the shirt is sewn with two narrow pleats into the shoulder yoke to provide ease. The armscye, side, and sleeve seams are flat-felled.
Status
Not on view
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about 1965
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